Driver

First Transit
East Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/5/2023 CLOSED ON 9/29/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at First Transit?

First Transit has been purchased by Transdev and will be the employer for this job posting. We are the leading integrator and operator of multiple modes of transportation. With a combined presence in 43 US states, plus DC and Puerto Rico, we have lots of opportunities for growth! You can find additional job opportunities and locations directly at www.transdevNA.jobs.

New $18.25/hour Starting Wage

Have you considered being a Bus Driver in your community? Now’s your chance! Get PAID to do what you love!

***Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus***

First Transit Drivers provide transportation within our local communities. Each day our drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors’ appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As Bus Driver, you would provide our clients with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. If you love helping people and driving – come work for us!

That is exactly why our drivers say this is the “lots ­of-freedom, life-changing, love-what-you-do” line of work!

We are proud to offer these great benefits to our drivers:

  • $18.25/hour starting wage with increases up $25.25.
  • $500 Sign on Bonus for non-cdl holders*
  • $1,000 Sign on Bonus for CDL Holders with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement*
  • Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid PTO/Vacation/8 Paid Holidays
  • State of the Art Facility
  • Onsite GYM and Drivers Lounge
  • Cutting Edge Paid Training
  • Year-round work
  • Freedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)
  • GPS guidance in all vehicles
  • Making a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serve

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area
  • Assisting in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters

We want you to drive with us if you:

  • Have good verbal communication skills
  • Are at least 21 years old
  • Have held a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
  • Please note all applicants are subject to drug test and physical

**Terms associated with Bonus. Offers ends 06/30/2023

First Transit keeps people moving and communities prospering - That’s why we need amazing people like YOU to APPLY NOW!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

Salary : $18 - $1,000

Driver
Pursuit Aerospace -
Manchester, CT
Driver
Veyo -
Newington, CT
Driver
Brookdale West Hartford -
West Hartford, CT

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Driver.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Shipping Documentation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $46,100 - $57,664
    • Income Estimation: $42,457 - $55,201
  • DOT Regulations Skill

    • Income Estimation: $62,529 - $76,200
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Driver jobs in the East Hartford, CT area that may be a better fit.

Refrigerated truck driver

Truck Driver Jobs in America, Hartford, CT

Driver

GALECKI LANDSCAPING LLC, Newington, CT